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Recent articles about Jay Richardsonen-usSaints Nation: Saints Sign Keyunta Dawson, Release Jay RichardsonJay Richardson's release for make room for the 53 man roster came as a bit of a shock considering Junior Galette and Martez Wilson were so banged up going into the season's opener. The Saints did eventually bring Richardson back, but now that OLB is becoming a healthier position and the Saints continue to battle with injuries along the defensive line, they've decided to part ways with Richardson again. Because the Saints play so much nickel, an extra defensive end is actually more useful than an outside linebacker anyway. The Saints in nickel are typically using Hawthorne and Lofton as the linebackers, both ILBs in the 3-4 package, and Galette as more of a down lineman with 4 front rushers. So three healthy OLBs on the roster is plenty. With the open roster spot the Saints signed DE Keyunta Dawson.
Dawson has one career sack and has been in the league since 2007. He was originally a 7th round draft pick of the Colts and has spent most of his career there. He also spent time with the 09 Oct 2013 12:19:28 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_nation_saints_sign_keyunta_dawson_release_jay_richardson/s1_10156_14743991
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/saints_nation_saints_sign_keyunta_dawson_release_jay_richardson/s1_10156_14743991Saints Nation: Saints Sign Keyunta Dawson, Release Jay Richardsonhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/saints_nation_saints_sign_keyunta_dawson_release_jay_richardson/s1_10156_14743991http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngMorning links: Richardson's journeySeattle Seahawks defensive end Jay Richardson chronicles his twisting path to Seattle in this journal entry for footballnewsnow.com, a journey that wound its way from Oakland, to Las Vegas to Seattle, with him finding a home in Seattle’s defensive line rotation. The Ohio State product has played in five games for Seattle as backup, strong-side [...]07 Dec 2010 11:23:19 -0500http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/morning_links_richardson_39s_journey/s1_8136_3747616
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/morning_links_richardson_39s_journey/s1_8136_3747616Morning links: Richardson's journeyhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/morning_links_richardson_39s_journey/s1_8136_3747616http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png